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Criticising the recently released US State Department's 2023 Human Rights Report, the foreign ministry today said it is apparent that the report mostly relies on assumptions and unsubstantiated allegations
Rony struck a career-best 141 off 131 deliveries while Mahidul Islam Ankons 50 and Mehedi Hasan Mirazs brisk cameo, a 29-ball 53, helped Mohammedan to 317 for six
Experts at a symposium at Chittagong University (CU) today emphasised on collaborative efforts, informed strategies and innovative approaches to combat antibiotic resistance which has become a silent epidemic
The three-time Wimbledon winner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for concealing assets in April 2022 but was released in December of the same year and subsequently deported to Germany.
Bagha Sharif, hailing from Homna of Cumilla, became the champion in the 115th edition of Abdul Jabbar er Boli Khela (wrestling competition) at Laldighi Maidan in Chattogram city this afternoon
The agitating leaders of Comilla University Teachers Association today padlocked the offices of the universitys vice-chancellor, treasurer and proctor to press home their seven-point demands
New Delhi said on Thursday it does not attach any value to a US State Department report critical of human rights in India, and called it deeply biased
Says Indian external affairs ministry
A former Krishak League leader was killed and another person was injured in a road accident on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Mymensinghs Trishal upazila this morning
In a rare move, the Bangladesh Bank has restricted the entry of journalists to its offices for the first time in its history, prompting a group of journalists to protest.
.BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today accused the Awami League government of pursuing a destructive development policy in the name of development, causing environmental degradation across the country
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court bringing allegations against State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak of illegally interfering in the process of holding Singra Upazila parishad election in Natore
Yesterday, the new judges were elevated from the HC Division to the Appellate Division, raising the number of apex court judges to eight
Says Maxwell Martin, political officer at the US Embassy in Dhaka
The 115th edition of Jabbarer Boli Khela (wrestling competition) kicked off at the historic Laldighi ground in Chattogram this afternoon amid a heatwave
In January, with Barcelona on a miserable run of form, Xavi said he would walk away from his post in the summer despite having a year left on his contract.
The government today decided to reopen secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical education institutions and asked the authorities concerned to resume regular classes and activities in those institutes from Sunday amid the ongoing heatwave
Malaysia's nearly 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being probed in a graft investigation involving his two sons, the head of the country's anti-corruption body said Thursday
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that Europe faced an existential threat from Russian aggression, calling on the continent to adopt a credible defence strategy less dependent on the United States
Ive always been less inclined to watch matches, I prefer playing, Mustafizur said in a video shared by CSK on the social media platforms today.
Renowned Bangladeshi scientist M. Zahid Hasan has been appointed Visiting Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Hasan announced today via his social media account that he will begin teaching classes at MIT in May, focusing on quantum matter and quantum topology. His new role at MIT follows a distinguished career at Princeton University, where he is a Professor of Physics and has led groundbreaking research in the field of quantum physics.
The incident happened at the 33.4 over mark of the Prime Bank innings when Mushfiqurs lofted shot against off spinner Nayeem Hasan was caught at deep mid-wicket by Abu Haider Rony, who mounted a terrific effort rolling to the ground while taking the catch.
An Awami League leader has warned that agents of candidates other than their own will not be allowed to enter any polling centres in the Sarishabari Upazila Parishad election in Jamalpur.
An Awami League leader has warned that agents of candidates other than their own will not be allowed to enter any polling centres in the Sarishabari Upazila Parishad election in Jamalpur.
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 34,305 people have been killed in the territory during more than six months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants
Introduced last season, the rule allows teams to bring in a substitute at any time for a player in the starting 11.
Decision on extending the closure of schools and colleges prompted by heatwave will be taken on Saturday, said State Minister for Education Shamsun Nahar
The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) authorities today announced the closure of the institution after failing to pacify the ongoing student protest over the death of two students in a road accident
The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) authorities today announced the closure of the institution after failing to pacify the ongoing student protest over the death of two students in a road accident
As many as 11.9 million people, or 31 percent of the analysed population, were projected to have faced high levels of acute food insecurity in Bangladesh in 2023
The prosecution today completed placing arguments and proposed for framing charges against 33 people, including nine members of the ruling Awami League and its associate bodies, in a case filed over the killings of party leader Jahidul Islam Tipu and college student Samia Afran Jamal Prity in March 2022
The prosecution today completed placing arguments and proposed for framing charges against 33 people, including nine members of the ruling Awami League and its associate bodies, in a case filed over the killings of party leader Jahidul Islam Tipu and college student Samia Afran Jamal Prity in March 2022
Having made her international debut in 2006, Maroof represented Pakistan in 276 international matches, aggregating 6,262 international runs, including 33 half-centuries to go with 80 wickets.
Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan put an end to speculations about his availability in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at home, reassuring that he will indeed play the series.
Fernandes told reporters that the intense demands of playing at a club like United meant winning was the only thing that mattered.
The release of the Raihan Rafi directorial much-anticipated film Omimangshito has been halted by the Bangladesh Film Censor Board due to allegations of depicting real-life gruesome murder incidents.
Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year
Three new judges of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court were sworn in this morning
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 more hours starting this morning
Bangladesh this morning repatriated 288 members of Myanmar's security forces, who had crossed the border to flee the conflict between Myanmar's military junta and the Arakan Army
Global immunisation efforts have saved at least 154 million lives in the past 50 years, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, adding that most of those to benefit were infants
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for speaking out against all forms of aggression and atrocities, and to say 'no' to wars
The report found that 57 percent of 15-year-olds had drunk alcohol at least once, for girls the figure was 59 percent, compared to 56 percent of boys.
(Leaders Arsenal and Manchester City) must have a very bad moment, Klopp, who looked completely shattered, said when asked about his team's chances.
Bushra Afreen, the Chief Heat Officer (CHO) for North Dhaka, has recently come under intense scrutiny and online trolling amidst a surge in heatwaves across the city.After her recent remarks in some interviews, Afreen has become a target of online trolling due to her high-profile role.This spotlight has led to confusion about what a Chief Heat Officer is, what their role entails, and whether they're a government-created position.
Luis Enrique's team would have sealed the title later on Wednesday if second-placed Monaco had failed to beat Lille at home, but the principality side prevailed 1-0 courtesy of Youssouf Fofana's second-half strike.
Xavi will continue and is very excited, there is unanimity in the club's board that he should continue, club vice-president Rafa Yuste told reporters outside Laporta's home in Barcelona later on Wednesday.
A fire that broke out at a cotton godown in Basan area under Gazipur City Corporation last night has been brought under control after three hours
A fire that broke out at a cotton warehouse in Basan area under Gazipur City Corporation last night has been brought under control after three hours
Ten Hag's side twice trailed to the Premier League's bottom club at Old Trafford before Fernandes came to his beleaguered manager's aid in the second half.